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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
4
A fragmentary ad extols Mothers Friend as a safe aid to motherhood, claiming it reduces strain and distress during birth and helps mothers preserve health and beauty. It urges writing Bradfield Regulator Co to obtain a bottle via the L Lamar Building in Atlanta Georgia.
Miss Pauline Ketchum leaves for Washington D C to take a civil service appointment in the war risks insurance department, arriving as a surprise after the armistice. Also notes Circle 75 of the Ladies of the G A A L meeting and pledges at Phi Kappa for Urban Kovlzer and Tal Joseph.
An old time remedy using garden sage tea blended with sulphur is sold in stores as a ready to use compound to darken gray or fading hair. Advertises natural even coverage with simple application and mentions gradual transformation after a few uses.
An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a simple remedy for sore throat chest colds and a hard cold that loosens in one night It also markets Wizard Liver Whips as a 30 cent stomach and headache remedy with a money back guarantee.
Ten young men returned to Eudora after several days in Lawrence to take part in Owl initiation at Sigma Nu. The report lists initiates and covers upcoming dances at Sigma Chi Delta Tau Delta and female student events at the University, with multiple social notices and campus visits throughout.
Kansas hosts Baker in Robinson Gym tonight at 7 30 in the season opener. Coach Schlademan brings a strong Baker quintet led by Bruener and McDonald known for speed and shooting as they face the Jayhawkers seeking a fast start. Bruener’s health and guard Hassel or Sale son may affect the lineup as Baker aims to challenge top state contenders.
Kansas aims to test seven strong players including Howard Miller from Chanute and Dutch Lonborg from Holton as they face Missouri next Friday and Saturday. Roy Bennett of Iola and Kelsey Matthews of Kansas City highlight guards and centers with Ed Mason making his first basketball appearance. A postgame all-University dance is planned to promote student democracy.
Tomorrow marks the final day of Fair store’s unloading sale in Arkansas City. The Thursday ad for Saturday specials contained errors in two prices. bed sheets were listed as 3% cents instead of 389 cents and wide bleached muslin at 13 cents instead of 19 cents. Corrected figures remain attractive.
Despite poor county roads keeping many at home this month, the Durst Sales System of Topeka reports a sale larger than the previous four for Mr. Cohn. Henry Durst will depart Saturday for Arkansas City to close a large stock of goods for a corporation. Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt appreciation for sympathy and aid in bereavement from Mrs. E Charlton and family including T. S. Charlton. Observation notes say the average woman is a fifth less than the average man.
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